CFZ What is the plan for the rest of the season?

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Well, the trade deadline has come and gone. This is the team that we have for the rest of the season. Sure, there might be a few FA pickups or something on PS, but any major changes would've been done by now. Therefore, i think it begs the question. What is the plan for the rest of the season?

I think our defence is probably fine, other than the Lb depth. I would've liked maybe a tweak there, but I think LVE probably due to return as early as next week as it'd be 4 weeks. As for offense, I think oline and RB would have been good options. I also would've been happy with Davante Adams. However, I also understand that the FO probably wanted to retain draft picks this year.

I think the front line of the team looks great. Dak is creating a nice rapport for the season with Lamb and Cooks. I like how Tolbert is getting involved more. The only concern I still really have with this team is RB and oline depth. I think, as long as the team stays relatively healthy, that there's no reason we can't contend for the top seed. However, I'd have liked a few more resources to make sure we can. Especially since the team seems to be developing nicely the last couple of games. I love that Dak is using his legs more. I'm delighted at how well we play at home. I just worry, with the way this roster is constructed, what happens if we have to play more than one playoff game on the road. If we can get at least a home playoff game or two, we have a chance to do something special. However, going from a wild card spot, we will probably get eliminated in the playoffs.

I think it's critical, with the way this team is constructed ATM, that the Cowboys must win the division (and ideally the top seed) if we are to have a chance to be special. I think that, if we can win the division, we should at least be a 2nd seed. That should get us two home games in January. I trust the team at home this year. I just don't want this team having to go cross country in the playoffs again. I think, with the way the squad is constructed ATM, the season will have the same predictable end if we have to play on the road, especially going cross country. That is, unless there is a plan for the rest of the season that the FO and coaches have.
 

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The only plan is to hope that the formula the FO has been using for the past 25+ years will 'finally work'

If it's going to have any shot of working, we must win the division and finish at least in the 3rd seed.
 

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The Cowboys plan is obvious .. they hope the other good teams start losing or they suffer injuries that take them out of play or the Cowboys figure out how to beat teams in the playoffs for the first time in decades.
If we are able to get home playoff games, we have a shot. At least until we get to the SB. Unfortunately, if we get there, I doubt we can matchup with the likes of KC, Baltimore, and Miami. Maybe we can match Cincy.
 

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1. Hope that the defense can continue dominating performances over better and playoff level competition offenses.
2. Hope that the left tackle position stabilizes into a 100 percent reliable QB blindside protector.
3. Hope that the playcaller figures out a run game.
4. Hope that the quarterback can beat 3 to 4 consecutive playoff opponents.

Do all of that and we got a pretty good shot at it.
 

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If we are able to get home playoff games, we have a shot. At least until we get to the SB. Unfortunately, if we get there, I doubt we can matchup with the likes of KC, Baltimore, and Miami. Maybe we can match Cincy.
Barring injury to Micah, I love our chances against any team that likes to throw the ball. I do not fear the Chiefs or the Dolphins.
 

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1. Hope that the defense can continue dominating performances over better and playoff level competition offenses.
2. Hope that the left tackle position stabilizes into a 100 percent reliable QB blindside protector.
3. Hope that the playcaller figures out a run game.
4. Hope that the quarterback can beat 3 to 4 consecutive playoff opponents.

Do all of that and we got a pretty good shot at it.
Ahhhh, yes! I call that the Bon Jovi plan. "Livin' on a Prayer".
 

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Ultimately that's what its all about. The last team standing typically is the most healthy one. We're already down Diggs. I don't think we can take another impact player gone for the season like that but I mean McCarthy has a history of doing it.

Hopefully, we can stay mostly healthy. That is key as well (along with getting at least a home game or two in the playoffs).
 

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Well, the trade deadline has come and gone. This is the team that we have for the rest of the season. Sure, there might be a few FA pickups or something on PS, but any major changes would've been done by now. Therefore, i think it begs the question. What is the plan for the rest of the season?

I think our defence is probably fine, other than the Lb depth. I would've liked maybe a tweak there, but I think LVE probably due to return as early as next week as it'd be 4 weeks. As for offense, I think oline and RB would have been good options. I also would've been happy with Davante Adams. However, I also understand that the FO probably wanted to retain draft picks this year.

I think the front line of the team looks great. Dak is creating a nice rapport for the season with Lamb and Cooks. I like how Tolbert is getting involved more. The only concern I still really have with this team is RB and oline depth. I think, as long as the team stays relatively healthy, that there's no reason we can't contend for the top seed. However, I'd have liked a few more resources to make sure we can. Especially since the team seems to be developing nicely the last couple of games. I love that Dak is using his legs more. I'm delighted at how well we play at home. I just worry, with the way this roster is constructed, what happens if we have to play more than one playoff game on the road. If we can get at least a home playoff game or two, we have a chance to do something special. However, going from a wild card spot, we will probably get eliminated in the playoffs.

I think it's critical, with the way this team is constructed ATM, that the Cowboys must win the division (and ideally the top seed) if we are to have a chance to be special. I think that, if we can win the division, we should at least be a 2nd seed. That should get us two home games in January. I trust the team at home this year. I just don't want this team having to go cross country in the playoffs again. I think, with the way the squad is constructed ATM, the season will have the same predictable end if we have to play on the road, especially going cross country. That is, unless there is a plan for the rest of the season that the FO and coaches have.
The plan is to win.
 
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